RE: severe cg problem
If it's just a bit behind recomended CG, just try it out. What is a lot of weight? If it's an ounce or 2, put it on, fly it, and slowly take it off 'til it's to your likeing. Pasty is right, tailheavy is good, to a point. And Manufacturers CG are always conservative!
Let us know how it goes.